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Bioenergy Systems

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYS2002
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: EY 2017V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2019-2020)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laitinen, Asseri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-EY-3V, I-KT-4V2020-01-07 – 2020-05-16Asseri Laitinen, Toni LustilaFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student is expected to have knowledge of the fundamental principles of bioenergy systems and have understanding of the different type of feedstocks and the technological and operational aspects of bioenergy; from biomass production to end-product conversion processes. Students will also be introduced to economic, legal and environmental aspects of bionergy energy system.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50 h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h

Contents

Type of biomass sources, anaerobic digestion (biogas), liquid biofuel, combustion, pyrolysis and gasification, microalgae. Economic and environment and key aspects of developing bionergy plant.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Materials provided by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises. Visiting lecturers.

Assessment Criteria

1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.

Assessment Methods

Exams and project work and report.


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